First Grade News
Dear Parents,
Welcome to November!
In Literature/Grammar, we will begin reading Frog and Toad All Year. Please send in this classics to keep with your scholar by Wednesday. We will introduce "idea" nouns and continue to write complete sentences. Scholars will also focus on the pronoun "I" this week.
In Math, we will continue working on Chapter 5 focusing on the strategies for addition and subtraction within 20.
This week in History we will finish the unit on the Early Settlers/ First Four Colonies of America. We have learned so much about the hardships faced by the colonists and their bravery in setting out to find a new land and way of life. We discuss the gratitude shown by the Pilgrims for the friendship and kindness shared with them by the Native Americans and the example of the First Thanksgiving. The scholars show such depth in sharing all the things they are grateful for! We also looked into the lives of the Puritan colonists as they set out to find a place for religious freedom. Look for a study guide to come home in your scholars' red folder on Thursday to get ready for a test on Friday.
This week also begins our season of 1000 gifts, and our students will attend an assembly during which Headmaster Brogan will explain to our students how to be mindful of all we have to be thankful for. We look forward to watching our students actively pursue the virtue of gratefulness as we enter the busy holiday season.
Thank you for your partnership and have a blessed week.
Go Griffins!
A Peek at the Week
Language Arts
Spalding phonograms
Spelling Words (30 words)
Riddle and Tongue Twisters
Frog and Toad All Year
Key Word Outline
Math
Chapter 5: Addition/Subtraction within 20
History/Science
Squanto
Plymouth Colony, Pilgrims
Massachusetts Bay Colony, Puritans
Review and Assessment
Upcoming Events
Nov 10th- Early Release Friday
Nov. 16th- Field Trip SA Zoo
Nov. 17th- Early Release Friday
Nov 20th-24th- Thanksgiving Holiday- NO SCHOOL
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